ECS Uptown Safe Haven
A resident enjoys the UTSH garden. March 2024.
Uptown Safe Haven is a residential facility that provides transitional housing and supportive services to chronically homeless single adults with moderate to severe mental health issues. Residents experience supportive communal living in an alcohol and drug-free environment. In partnership with Community Research Foundation, we provide clients with secure housing, employment counseling, educational guidance, disability income enrollment assistance, a manageable mental health plan, access to onsite support groups, and services focused on skill development and recovery.
A resident poses with her art work. March 2024.
We offer a “grace-based” program to residents, realizing they will struggle along their journey. Consistent with this, Uptown Safe Haven utilizes the harm reduction approach to transitional housing. While our residence is alcohol and drug-free, residents do not need to be sober before coming to us or while living there.
Weekly community meetings and art workshops, group meals, pet therapy, monthly BBQs, field trips, and holiday celebrations support the strengthening of interpersonal and other life skills.
contact
Uptown Safe Haven
San Diego, CA
Phone: 619-294-7013
Resident with her artwork. March 2026.
Art classes teach residents different art techniques. March 2026.
